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Garmin’s New Upgradeable Navigation App Starts at Just $2

In order to compete with the navigation apps that both Apple and Google give away for free, Garmin is introducing a new Android and iOS nav app called Víago that sells for just $2 (on sale for $1 until July 13th), with advanced functionality available as in-app purchases. It’s still not free, but compared to…

A Carabiner Charging Cable Is Always Where You Last Clipped It

There’s a new weapon in the war on lost—or escaped—charging cables. Nomad Goods, who’ve already come up with a clever way to keep a charging cable on you at all times, has just revealed its new NomadClip which is, in a way, like a handcuff preventing your Lightning or microUSB charging cable from going missing.…

Report: OS X Yosemite’s Handoff Feature Won’t Be Available to All

Handoff is perhaps one of OS X Yosemite’s coolest features, with its ability to pair your Mac and phone. But a new report by German outlet Apfeleimer suggests that only devices with Bluetooth 4.0 LE support will be able to take advantage of the feature. The report claims that a Bluetooth 4.0 LE connection is…

NYT: Apple’s Secretive CEO Has a Smartwatch Up His Sleeve

Tim Cook has been the CEO of Apple for almost three years, but there’s very little we actually know about him. He’s humbler than his predecessor, he can cut down investors to size, and he might be the most powerful gay man in America. The New York Times finally has the long Cook profile we’ve…

This Is the New Larger iPhone 6, Claims Reliable Source

You are looking at the new iPhone 6—at least according to Sonny Dickson,whose Apple leaks have always been accurate. If this is true, his photo confirms the rumorsthat claimed that Apple would start producing 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 models starting in May. The 5.5-inch model may look ridiculous—as every other large phone in the…

Here Are the Year’s Best Photos Taken By the Humble iPhone

The iPhone has a great camera. So great, in fact, that there’s a whole awards program based on photos taken with it. The results from this year’s competition are in, and they’re simply awesome. Check out some of the winners on Gizmodo’s photography blog, Reframe, and more on Gizmodo.Es.

These Are Some of the Most Amazing iPhone Photos of the Year

Since 2007, the iPhone Photography Awards have drawn some of the coolest images from a pool of global submissions. This year’s winners were recently announced, and they are pretty spectacular. Here are our favorites. by Michael O’Neal by Melisa Barilli by Lee Atwell by Alexa Seidl by Elena Grimailo by Brandon Kidwell by Felicia Pandola…

Apple has announced that it’s replacing European iPhone adapters sold between October 2009 and September 2012 because they can overheat. It’s model A1300 and it came with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S. You can replace it here.

Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless: Pricey, Rugged Running Headphones

Beats has created a new version of its Powerbeats headphones designed for running. Powerbeats2 Wireless are sweatproof running headphones that get music from you phone via Bluetooth. They cost you $200. And we’ll tell you right now, that’s more than they’re worth. Like their predecessors, Powerbeats2 Wireless are buds with little tails that clamp on…

iPad Split-Screen Multitasking Might Work Like This

Ahead of iOS 8’s launch, there were tantalizing rumors that the iPad would get split-screen multitasking. They were roundly ignored by Cook & Co. but persists because developers have found code which hints at its presence—and here’s how it might work. This GIF and video, below, have been put together by Steve Troughton-Smith after playing…

20 Beautiful Yosemite App and Icon Concept Designs

Apple announced OS X Yosemite along with iOS 8 last Monday and designers are already coming up with beautiful app concepts and gorgeous icon designs for some existing Mac apps. In OS X Yosemite, along with the overall design changes, the apps are also overhauled to match the flat interface. With OS X Yosemite’s new…

Is There Any Reason to Jailbreak After iOS 8?

For millions of people, the entire point of having an iPhone is the ability to jailbreak; without the tweaks and modifications that come with liberation from Apple’s walled garden, the iPhone just wouldn’t be nearly as much fun. But after iOS 8, will there be any point? Or has Apple made jailbreaking obsolete? It’s not…

Mac OS X Yosemite Under the Magnifying Glass

Apple revealed a sneak peek into Mac OS X Yosemite earlier this week. Not surprisingly, Apple updated its desktop OS to match iOS 7’s design language. The new OS X now embodies a brighter and flatter styling, coupled with icon updates, font changes, and translucent materials. Here’s a quick look at the visual design changes…

Apple Patent Hints at a Weightlifting Tracker for the iWatch

If feeling the burn isn’t enough, a new patent issued to Apple suggests that it might, maybe, possibly be working on a weightlifting tracker that will work with itsimminent possible smartwatch. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple U.S. Patent No. 8,749,380— “Shoe wear-out sensor, body-bar sensing system, unitless activity assessment and associated…

iOS developer Hamza Sood has discovered secret settings in the iOS 8 beta hinting that the next version of Apple’s mobile OS could allow users to customize the pop-up Control Center—including adding, removing, and reorganizing shortcuts.

Apple Is Banning Apps That Reward Social Sharing and App Promotion

Apple has always been strict about what makes the cuts in its App Store, and the arrival of iOS 8 seems to be ushering in some extra rules. It seems Cook & Co. are looking to remove apps that rewards social sharing or provide in-game credit for watching videos. A number of developers have reported…

Developer: There’s Code in iOS 8 for Split-Screen Multitasking

An app developer says he’s found code in iOS 8’s SpringBoard, the hidden app that manages the homescreen, that offers the ability to run two apps side-by-side. Not only does the code let you split the screen in two with an app on each side, but you can also go 1/4- or 3/4-size allowing for…

A Hidden Feature in iOS 8 Will Stop Marketers From Spying On You

Mobile marketing companies slurp up your info during moments of desperation: When you’re scanning for a free Wi-Fi network, whether at the mall, airport, or ballgame. A small detail in iOS 8 is going to make that a whole lot harder—but Apple may have an ulterior motive. When your phone scans for networks, it sends…

One of the Best Compact iOS Controllers Just Got Supersized

SteelSeries’ original Stratus—a compact game controller designed to complement pocket-friendly iOS devices like the iPhone—was revealed just a few months ago at CES. But the company is already rolling out an updated version that will appeal to anyone who felt cramped using the tiny original. The aptly-named Stratus XL trades portability for comfort, with a…

Our Favorite Android, iOS, and Windows Phone Apps of the Week

It’s starting to feel like summer out there! Go on and get outside. Give your smartphone some fresh air—and some fresh apps. Multi-Platform Updates Tinder This week saw the addition of Moments, a new feature that lets you share photos with all of your matches at once. Add filters or text, see who “likes” your…